Probate

Dallas, Texas, Probate Attorney

When a loved one dies, with or without a will, the process of closing the estate can be complicated and time-consuming. Estate planning before death can help ensure that the probate process goes smoothly for survivors and heirs.

The law office of Richard F. McMullen, P.C., helps guide clients through the time after a loved one dies and the process of probating the will. Having a valid will makes the probate process much simpler. However, if your loved one dies without a will, Mr. McMullen can guide the process according to Texas state laws.

The Probate Process in Texas

Attorney Richard F. McMullen helps heirs with every step of the probate process. He opens the estate in probate court and uses the will or state law to identify the beneficiaries and executor. If your loved one dies without a will — called dying intestate — the identification of heirs and the distribution of assets are determined by Texas state law.

A will, no matter how well drafted it is, has no effect unless it is probated. If the will is not probated, it is as if your loved one died without a will.

If the deceased had a valid will, Mr. McMullen ensures that the will is recognized as the last will and that the named executor is appointed (or that the will is filed as a Muniment of Title). He sees that the details of the will are carried out as the decedent specified, as to appointment of executor and distribution of assets to designated beneficiaries.

Attorney Richard F. McMullen advises clients during this often emotional and confusing time. His more than 30 years of experience help him identify the possible problem areas and guide the process along as smoothly as possible.

Contact Texas Probate Lawyer Richard F. McMullen

For information on probate or estate administration matters, contact the law office of Richard F. McMullen, P.C. He can be reached by phone at (972) 490-6999, by E-mail, or through the intake form on the Contact Page.